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The mind[a] of a person will plan his ways,
    and Yahweh will direct his steps.
10 A decision is upon the lips of a king;
    in judgment his mouth will not sin.
11 A balance and scales of justice belong to Yahweh;
    all the weights of the bag are his work.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:9 Literally “heart”

In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.(A)

10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
    and his mouth does not betray justice.(B)

11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
    all the weights in the bag are of his making.(C)

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